Maori 1
Maori 2
Grammar
Te Reo Maori
Cultural Knowledge
100
When did Maori arrive in NZ?
1300 CE
100
How do you say tattoos in Te Reo Maori
Give the placement for women and for men
TA MOKO
women: lips and chin
men: back, buttocks and thighs
100
Write Maori in plural
Spell "tatouages" in English
Maori
Tattoos
100
What is a "powhiri"?
a welcoming ceromony
100
Who sang at the superbowl last year?
Kendrick Lamar
200
When was the treaty of waitangi signed? (day/month/year)
February 6th, 1840
200
Who are the Stolen Generation?
The Stolen Generations (also known as Stolen Children) were the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who were removed from their families by the Australian federal and state government agencies and church missions, under acts of their respective parliaments.
200
Choose the correct answer:
- Never have I ever
- Ever I have never
- Never I have ever
- Ever have I never
Never have I ever
200
the love
te aroha
200
Which international organisation was created in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation between countries?
United Nations
300
The haka is performed on different occasions. Give the events seen in class and what is the goal behind.
- airport with Billie Eilish: to welcome visitors
- rugby games: to show strength and unity.
- wedding: to honour the couple
- parliament: to prove a point
300
Who represents the Crown in NZ? Give the name also
governor-general Dame Cindy Kiro
300
Choose the correct tense and justify:
Māori artists __________ (create) traditional carvings for centuries, and they still practise this art today.
Answer: have created
Explanation:
The present perfect is used because the action started in the past and continues into the present (“for centuries” + still true today).
300
What percentage of New Zealanders speak Te Reo Maori?
Only 3% speak Te Reo Maori
300
Chemical symbol for silver
Ag
400
What were walfare homes in New Zealand?
Welfare homes were government-run residential instutions for children who were orphaned, neglected, abused, or considered “uncontrollable” (1920s - 1980s).
Children were supposed to receive care, education and discipline. In practice, many children experienced neglect, harsh discipline, and abuse.
400
Who is the current Prime Minister of NZ?
Christopher Luxon
400
correct this sentence and justify:
Māori communities have developed strong traditions many centuries ago.
Correction: Māori communities developed strong traditions many centuries ago.
Explanation:
“Many centuries ago” is a finished time marker, so we use the simple past.
400
what is the pukana?
For women, pūkana involves opening their eyes wide and jutting out their chin. For men, it means widening their eyes and stretching out their tongue or baring their teeth.
400
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup tournaments?
Brazil
500
Give 2 differences between the two treaties.
- the term "sovereignty" had no direct Māori equivalent. "Kawanatanga" (from "governor") suggested governance, not full sovereignty, leading to later disputes.
- The Māori version suggests they can sell their land to the Queen IF they want whereas in the English version they can ONLY sell it to the Queen.
500
Why is Poetry day important in NZ?
- Celebrates NZ voices and identity
- Encourages creativity for everyone
- Supports local writers and arts
- Builds community connections
- Keeps language and storytelling traditions alive
500
Rewrite the sentence using the passive voice:
Māori elders teach traditional stories to younger generations.
Traditional stories are taught to younger generations by Māori elders.
500
the people
he tangata
500
Which country was the first in the world to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand